Rivah Events

Mahjong, 1-4 p.m. Woman’s Club of White Stone, 560 Chesapeake Drive, White Stone. $5 per person. Text 436-7144 to reserve a table.
Computer Class, 3-5 p.m. Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Bring a laptop, iPad or phone or use a library laptop. Except holidays. 580-5051.
LCL In Stitches, 5 p.m. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock. Except holidays.
Bingo, 6-9 p.m. Ice House Brewery & Kitchen, 119 Monroe Bay Avenue, Colonial Beach.
Information Intoxication Trivia, 7-9 p.m. Gloucester Brewing Company, 6778 Main Street, Gloucester.
Bingo, 7 p.m. Middlesex County Volunteer Rescue Squad building, 17684 General Puller Highway, Deltaville. 815-9507.
Trivia Night, 7-9 p.m. Muse Pizzeria & Arcade, 101 Taylor Street, Colonial Beach.

Tuesdays

Grace Church Yard Sale, 10 a.m.-noon. Seventh Day Adventist Church Warehouse, 401 South Main Street, Kilmarnock.
Storytime, 10-11 a.m. Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Ages 5 and younger.
Mahjong Players Club, 1-4 p.m. Cooper Branch Library, 20 Washington Avenue, Colonial Beach.
Yoga, 5:45 p.m., Urbanna United Methodist Church, 221 Marston Ave., Urbanna. 758-5308.
Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m. Duke’s Aloha Deli, 6748 Fox Centre Parkway, Gloucester.

Wednesdays

Upon This Land: Colonial To Colonial Revival, 11 a.m.-noon., 2-3 p.m. George Washington Birthplace National Monument, 1732 Popes Creek Road, Colonial Beach. 224-1732, ext 227.
Line dancing, 7-9 p.m. Middlesex County Woman’s Club, 210 Virginia Street, Urbanna. 241-5562.

Thursdays

Grace Church Yard Sale, 10 a.m.-noon. Seventh Day Adventist Church Warehouse, 401 S. Main Street, Kilmarnock.
Upon This Land: Colonial To Colonial Revival, 11 a.m.-noon., 2-3 p.m. George Washington Birthplace National Monument, 1732 Popes Creek Road, Colonial Beach. 224-1732, ext 227.
Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m. Nacho Average Brewpub, 44 W. Church Street, Kilmarnock. 577-4011.
Trivia Night, 7 p.m. Callao Brewing Company, 129 Northumberland Highway, Callao. Most Thursdays. 529-1042.
Trivia Night, 7-10 p.m. Ice House Brewery & Kitchen, 119 Monroe Bay Avenue, Colonial Beach.
Thinkers & Drinkers Trivia, 7:30 p.m. The Office Bar & Grille, 4115 George Washington Memorial Highway, Gloucester. 993-7266.

Fridays

Tai Chi, 9-10 a.m. Middlesex Woman’s Club, 210 Virginia Street, Urbanna. 831-233-1786.
Hatha Yoga, 10:30-11:45 a.m., Middlesex Woman’s Club, 210 Virginia Street, Urbanna. 831-233-1787.
Upon This Land: Colonial To Colonial Revival, 11 a.m.-noon., 2-3 p.m. George Washington Birthplace National Monument, 1732 Popes Creek Road, Colonial Beach. 224-1732, ext 227.
Alphabet Soup, 11-11:30 a.m. Cooper Branch Library, 20 Washington Avenue, Colonial Beach.
Mahjong, 1 p.m. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock.
Pizza & Bingo, 5-10 p.m. Callao Brewing Company, 129 Northumberland Highway, Callao. 529-1042.

Saturdays

Yorktown Market Day, 8 a.m.-noon Riverwalk Landing, 331 Water Street, Yorktown. Most Saturdays.
Upon This Land: Colonial To Colonial Revival, 11 a.m.-noon., 2-3 p.m. George Washington Birthplace National Monument, 1732 Popes Creek Road, Colonial Beach. 224-1732, ext 227.

Sundays

Upon This Land: Colonial To Colonial Revival, 11 a.m.-noon., 2-3 p.m. George Washington Birthplace National Monument, 1732 Popes Creek Road, Colonial Beach. 224-1732, ext 227.
Sangria Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Goodluck Road, Kilmarnock. Most Sundays. 435-1416.
Grace Church Yard Sale, 1-3 p.m. Seventh Day Adventist Church Warehouse, 401 S. Main Street, Kilmarnock. Except holidays.

APRIL 2025

Thursday, April 24

Adult Paint Night: April Showers And Flowers, 6-8 p.m. RAL Art Center, 19 N. Main Street, Kilmarnock. Instructor: Juli Schuszler. $40 members, $45 others. Register at ralartcenter.com, 436-9309, or the RAL Art Center.

Friday, April 25

Bingo, 3:30 p.m. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock.

Arts Alive!, 5-7 p.m. Friends of Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Program: Photos & Fibers featuring photography by photojournalist Michael Geissinger and fiber art by artist Barbara Brecher. Appetizers, wine.

Shrimp and Barbecue dinner, 5-9 p.m., Deltaville Maritime Museum, 287 Jackson Creek Road, Deltaville. $35. 776-7200.

Birding for Beginners, 6-7 p.m. Machicomoco State Park, 3601 Timberneck Farm Road, Hayes. 642-2419.

April 25-27

Clear The Pole-Barn Sale, Wicomico Parish Church, 5191 Jessie Ball duPont Memorial Highway, Wicomico Church. Noon-3 p.m. Friday, April 25, 25% off tagged prices; 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 50% off tagged prices; 1-3 p.m. Sunday, April 27, 75% off tagged prices. Items: kitchen and housewares, furniture, linens, women’s clothing and shoes, jewelry, antiques, framed art, household decor, glassware, holiday decorations, tools, marine and sporting gear.

Saturday, April 26

Callao Crab Crawl Fun Walk/5K run, 8 a.m. Bethany Baptist Church, 16256 Richmond Road, Callao. Sponsor: Callao Hometown Community Association. On site check in 7-7:45 a.m. Adult fees: pre-registration, $30, race day, $35; youth registration ages 11 and younger, pre-registration $15, race day, $20. Pre-registration deadline, April 21. Make checks payable to CHCA P.O. Box 17, Callao, VA 22435. Contacts: Lisa Deitz, 529-6265, or Debbie Newsome, 529-7225, gocallaova@gmail.com.

Holly Point Market and Car Show, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Deltaville Maritime Museum, 287 Jackson Creek Road, Deltaville. Also, creek cruises and free children’s activities. 776-7200.

Trail Workday, 9 a.m.-noon CCC Fountain, Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross. $10 parking fee. 493-8821.

Heritage Arts: Beginning Coiled Pine Needle Basket Class, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville. Instructor: Vicki Cornish. $40, plus $10 material fee. Register at RHHTFoundationInc.org, or call 580-3377.

Heritage Arts: Handforged Iris Class, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville.  $65. Register at RHHTFoundationInc.org, or call 580-3377.

Junior Ranger Jump Start, 10-11 a.m. Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross. $10 parking fee. 493-8821.

Oysters 101, 10-11:30 a.m. Camp Kekoka, 1083 Boys Camp Road, Kilmarnock.  Sponsor: Tidewater Oyster Gardeners Association. Instructor: Master Oyster Gardener Dr. Richard Siciliano. Topic: Basics of oyster gardening. Free. Register at www.oystergardener.org, or contact Dr. Siciliano at rjsiciliano@yahoo.com, or 240-270-1439.

Spring Boat Show & Flea Market, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Chesapeake Commons, 453 N. Main Street, Kilmarnock. New and used boats, boating equipment, services, crafts, related gifts, clothing, tools and household flea market items.

Artfully Crafted, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Main Street, Kilmarnock. Variety of vendors along Main Street.

Grand Re-opening, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Bookshelf on Church, 28 W. Church Street, Kilmarnock. Giveaways, scavenger hunt.

Fifth Annual Fashion Show, 1 p.m. Palestine Lodge, 1434 Goodluck Road, Kilmarnock. Sponsor: Queen Esther Baptist Church Women’s Ministry.  $25. Contact 462-5296.

Feeding Friends, 1-1:30 p.m. Visitor Center, Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross. $10 parking fee. 493-8821.

Game Changers of Middlesex County Soul Train Fashion Show, 2-6 p.m. St. Clare Walker Middle School, 6814 General Puller Highway (Route 33), Locust Hill. Tickets $15. 539-2791 or 815-8426.

Colonial Rod Club Cruise-In, 5-7 p.m. Ledo Pizza, 700 McKinney Boulevard, Colonial Beach. Cruise around The Point, 6:15 p.m.

April 26 & 27

Pickleball Tournament, Torrey Smith Recreation Park, 401 Dennison Street, Colonial Beach. Host: CoBe on the Potomac. Registration: www.eventbrite.com/e/1249576820909 or email hello@dodsonprop.com.

Sunday, April 27

Fossil Quest, 10-11:30 a.m. Big Meadow Trailhead, Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross. $10 parking fee. 493-8821.

Spring Market, noon-4 p.m. Ice House Brewery, 119 Monroe Bay Avenue, Colonial Beach.

Sunday Makers Market, 1-4 p.m. Colonial Beach Brewing, 215C Washington Avenue, Colonial Beach. 410-2005.

NNK250 Signature Speaker Series, 2 p.m. Rappahanock Indigenous Conservation and Education Center, 2570 Popes Creek Road, Warsaw. Speaker: Dr. Brad Hatch. Topic: “The Kidnapping of Pocahontas, Politics and Mythmaking in Patawomeck Country.”

Nature Prints On Material, 3:30 p.m. Unitea & Coffee, 622 Main Street, Warsaw. Instructor: Celeste Johnson. $35, plus $5 materials fee. Registration required, 250-2368.

Monday, April 28

Plein Air Unleashed, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Outdoor painting at various sites in Middlesex and Lancaster counties. Continues through May 3. www.allureartcenter.com/events. 323-3169.

Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner, 5-7 p.m. St. Mary’s Church, 3020 Fleeton Road, Reedville. $15 adults, $12 children.

Wednesday, April 30

Storytime, 10 a.m. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock.

Historic Garden Week, 19 a.m.-4 p.m. Garden Club of the Northern Neck, Crab Point Peninsula, along the Rappahannock River near White Stone. A garden and four waterfront homes will be open for this walking/shuttle tour, including historic Pop Castle, circa 1855. Tickets: $50 in advance at vagardenweek.org for timed entry: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 1 p.m.-4 p.m.; $60 on tour day.

After School Club, 3-5 p.m. Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Ages 6-11.

Trivia, 6 p.m. Colonial Beach Brewing, 215C Washington Avenue, Colonial Beach. 410-2005

MAY 2025

Thursday, May 1

Heritage Arts: The Art Of Pressing Flowers, Herbs & Foliage, 1-3 p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville. Instructor: Sheila Weisensale. $35. Register at RHHTFoundationInc.org, or call 580-3377.

LCL Creative Writing Group, 6 p.m. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock.

Friday, May 2

Heritage Arts: Spring Bouquet With Pan Pastels, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville. $45. Register at RHHTFoundationInc.org, or call 580-3377.

Bibliomania Book Club, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Northumberland Public Library, 7294 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Ages 12-18.

Plein Air Unleashed free preview reception, 6 p.m. Deltaville Community Association building, 17147 General Puller Highway, Deltaville. Outdoor painting event. 323-3169.

May 2 & 3

May Faire, Mathews County’s 7th annual Spring Heritage Festival, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 200 Main Street, Mathews. Theme: A Rural Life: Country Stores, Post Offices and Wharfs. Food and craft vendors on the Court Green, May Pole Dance, architectural dig, fly over, pound cake contest, and musical entertainment.

Saturday, May 3

Raku Firing and Pottery Throwdown, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Bay School Community Arts Center, 279 Main Street, Mathews. 725-1278.

Irvington Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Irvington Commons, 98 King Carter Drive, Irvington.

Plein Air Unleashed opening exhibit, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Deltaville Community Association building, 17147 General Puller Highway, Deltaville. Outdoor painting event; buy art created using Middlesex County outdoor scenes. 323-3169.

Creative Open House, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Bay School Community Arts Center, 279 Main Street, Mathews. 725-1278.

Opening Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Northern Neck Farm Museum, 12705 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Free admission.

“The Art of Poetry,” poetry workshop led by former Virginia poet laureate Carolyn Kreiter-Foronda, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Middlesex County Public Library Deltaville branch, 35 Lovers Lane, Deltaville. 776-7362

Feeding Friends, 10:45-11:15 a.m. Visitor Center, Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross. $10 parking fee. 493-8821.

Cart’n For A Cure, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Ledo Pizza, 700 McKinney Boulevard, Colonial Beach. Poker run fundraiser. Kentucky Derby attire. Registration 11 a.m.-noon, Ledo Pizza. $10 per hand. Cards must be turned in by 4 p.m. at Dockside.

Yard sale, 8 a.m.-noon, Belfield Physical Therapy parking lot, 4562 Richmond Road, Warsaw. Sale proceeds will fund educational scholarships awarded by the Beta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa.

Blues, Brews & BBQ, noon-6 p.m. Riverwalk Landing, 331 Water Street, Yorktown. Craft breweries, wine tastings, food trucks. Music: The Fifes and Drums of York Town, noon; HM Johnson Band, 12:30-3 p.m.; Anthony Rosano & The Conqueroos, 3:30-6 p.m. $50 online and at the door if still available; $20 non-drinking ticket. Purchase advance tickets at visityorktown.org.

Middlesex Pet Friends for Life Low Country Boil fundraiser, 4-7 p.m., Deltaville Maritime Museum, 287 Jackson Creek Road, Deltaville. Tickets $75 at middlesexpetfriends.wordpress.com. 776-7200.

Sunday, May 4

Fossil Quest, 9:30-11 a.m. Big Meadow Trailhead, Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross. $10 parking fee. 493-8821.

Art At The River Juried Art Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Riverwalk Landing, 331 Water Street, Yorktown.

Royal Artillery Demonstration, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Yorktown Battlefield Visitors Center, 1000 Colonial Parkway, Yorktown. Demonstrations: 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m.

Shark Tooth Necklaces, 1-1:30 p.m. Discovery Center, Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross. $10 parking fee. $10 activity fee. Register in advance, 493-8821.

Blessing Of The Fleet, 3:30 p.m. boat parade begins, 4 p.m. service. Morris-Fisher Factory Tall Stack, Omega Protein, 610 Menhaden Road, Reedville, on Cockrell Creek. Sponsors: Omega Protein and St. Mary’s Episcopal Church.

Monday, May 5

Chicken Dinner, 5-6:30 p.m. American Legion Post #117, 39 School Street, Reedville. Fried chicken, mashed potatoes, choice of vegetables, salad, roll, dessert, drink. $12 adults, $6 ages 12 and younger, at the door.

Beginner’s Acrylic Painting Class, 6-8 p.m. Arts on Main, 6580 Main Street, Gloucester. 824-9464.

Tuesday, May 6

Civil War Prisons And Prison Camps, 10 a.m-noon. Rappahannock Institute for Lifelong Learning, Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury, 132 Lancaster Drive, Irvington. Instructor: Keith Kehlbeck. Continues May 13 and 20. $35. Advance registration with tuition payment required, www.rappahannock.edu/rill.

Wednesday, May 7

Intermediate Art Workshop: Wood/Lino Block Printing, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. RAL Art Center, 19 N. Main Street, Kilmarnock. Instructor: Celeste Johnson. $150 members, $155 others. Register at ralartcenter.com, 436-9309, or the RAL Art Center.

After School Club, 3-5 p.m. Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Ages 6-11.

Thursday, May 8

Walk On The Wild Side, 9-11 a.m. Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Registration requested, 462-5030.

Memoir: Inventing the Truth, 1-3 p.m. Rappahannock Institute for Lifelong Learning, Rappahannock Community College, 447 N. Main Street, Kilmarnock. Instructor: Gail Kenna. Continues May 15, 22 and 29. $40. Advance registration with tuition payment required, www.rappahannock.edu/rill.

Friday, May 9

Heritage Arts: Splash Or Bubbly Turtle Painting: Oil On Wood, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville. Instructor: Janet Hockman.  $95. Register at RHHTFoundationInc.org, or call 580-3377.

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Art Mobile Unit visits, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. King and Queen County Public Library, 396 Newtown Road, St. Stephens Church. 898-4987.

Books Alive, 5-7 p.m. Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Author: Garfield Parker.

Second Friday Art Walk, 6-9 p.m. Venues throughout Colonial Beach.

Saturday, May 10

Country Breakfast, 7-10 a.m. Lancaster Union Lodge #88, 48 N. Main Street, Kilmarnock. $12, ages 6 and younger, eat free. All you can eat menu: scrambled eggs (fried eggs on request), pancakes (blueberry and plain), biscuits, sausage gravy, sausage links, bacon, cheesy grits, home fried potatoes, fried apples, warm syrup, fruit cocktail, coffee, tea, juice, milk. Orders to go also.

Urbanna Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Taber Park, 429 Bonner Street, Urbanna. 758-2613.

Heritage Arts: Blacksmithing 101, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville. $120. Register at RHHTFoundationInc.org, or call 580-3377.

Feeding Friends, 10:45-11:15 a.m. Visitor Center, Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross. $10 parking fee. 493-8821.

Learning Garden groundbreaking, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. King and Queen County Public Library, 396 Newtown Road, St. Stephens Church. 898-4987.

Stained Glass Craft Class, 1-3 p.m. Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Goodluck Road, Kilmarnock. Create a seahorse, $55; or crab, $45. Materials included. Register at 757-509-2137, or Angel@riverhousecreations.com.

Tea With Lady Berkeley, 2-4:30 p.m. Historic Christ Church & Museum, 420 Christ Church Road, Weems. $45, includes afternoon tea, finger foods, sweets. For tickets visit ChristChurch1735.org or the HCC&M office.

Police Unity Tour bicyclists visit Urbanna, 3-4 p.m. Beryl R. Newman Memorial Bridge over Urbanna Creek. Salute to Robert Hicks, a Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputy who died after his police cruiser went off the bridge in 1984. 202-737-3400.

Sunday, May 11

Ask A Ranger, 10-11 a.m. Discovery Center, Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross. $10 parking fee. $10 activity fee. Register in advance, 493-8821.

Mother’s Day At Ingleside Vineyards, noon-4 p.m. Ingleside Vineyards, 5872 Leedstown Road, Oak Grove. Food truck, wine specials, music (1-4 p.m.). Reservations requested by May 8 for groups of 6 or more. 224-8687.

Afternoon CharduTEA For Mom, noon-4 p.m. Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Goodluck Road, Kilmarnock. $25 per person, includes reserved seating on the porch, music (1-4 p.m.), tea cup filled with charcuterie items and small dessert plate, discount bottle purchases. Reservations: 435-1416.

Building A Bug Hotel, 1-2 p.m. Outdoor Classroom, Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross. $10 parking fee. Register in advance, 493-8821.

Monday, May 12

Bingo, 12:30-2 p.m. King and Queen County Public Library, 396 Newtown Road, St. Stephens Church. 898-4987.

Beginner’s Acrylic Painting Class, 6-8 p.m. Arts on Main, 6580 Main Street, Gloucester. 824-9464.

Tuesday, May 13

Mahjong Players Club, 1-4 p.m. Cooper Branch Library, 20 Washington Avenue, Colonial Beach.

Wednesday, May 14

After School Club, 3-5 p.m. Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Ages 6-11.

Thursday, May 15

Art Workshop: Mixology Of Skies And Clouds, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. RAL Art Center, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. Instructor: Cate Kauffman. $90 members, $105 others. Register at ralartcenter.com, 436-9309, or the RAL Art Center.

Cooper Book Group, 3-4 p.m. Cooper Branch Library, 20 Washington Avenue, Colonial Beach.

Mahjong Players Club, 1-4 p.m. Cooper branch Library, 20 Washington Avenue, Colonial Beach.

2025 Spring Speaker Series, 5 p.m. Christ Church (1735), Historic Christ Church & Museum, 420 Christ Church Road, Weems. Speakers: Clay Jenkinson and Lindsay Chervinsky. Topic: “Religious Liberty and the First Amendment.” Admission by series subscription, or $125, includes cocktail hour with light supper in the courtyard. For tickets visit ChristChurch1735.org or the HCC&M office.

Friday, May 16

M.A.V. Club, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Northumberland Public Library, 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. Ages 12-18.

Wine, Balloons & Tunes, 4-9 p.m., Wind Vineyards, 854 Dunbrooke Road, Tappahannock. Balloon glow, tethered hot air balloon rides, chartered flights, vendor fair, children’s activities, food trucks and, of course, wine. Music by Exit 38. $30 adults general admission; $25 children 3-10 years old.

Hoot Have Guessed? 6-7 p.m. Discovery Center, Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross. $10 parking fee. $10 activity fee. Register in advance, 493-8821.

Saturday, May 17

Tour de Chesapeake Bicycle Event, 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Thomas Hunter Middle School, 387 Church Street in Mathews. 725-4229.

West Point Farmers Market season opening, 8 a.m.-noon, Pavilion at Riverwalk Park, 1000 Chelsea Road, West Point. 843-3330.

Car Boot Sale, 8 a.m.-noon Irvington Commons, 98 King Carter Drive, Irvington.

Heathsville Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville. Chesapeake Bay Garden Club flower show.

Tappahannock Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Cross and Prince streets in Tappahannock in Essex County. Ripe, in-season fruits and vegetables, handmade crafts, including jewelry, art, candles, woodwork and textile goods, freshly baked breads and desserts, potted plants, local meat and eggs and lots more. 443-3336.

National Kids To Park Day — Beach Clean Up, 9 a.m.-noon. Boathouse, Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross. $10 parking fee. 493-8821.

Aviation STEM Event, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. West Point Airport, 1000 Airport Road, Mattaponi. Sponsor: Youth Aeronautics Educational Foundation. Free activities, flight and drone simulators, Experimental Aircraft Association exploratory flights ages 8-17.

Fossil Quest, 10-11:30 a.m. Big Meadow Trailhead, Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross. $10 parking fee. 493-8821.

Mommy & Me Paint Class: Ladybug Love, 10 a.m.-noon. RAL Art Center, 19 N. Main Street, Kilmarnock. Instructor: Juli Schuszler. $50 members, $55 others. Each ticket is for one child and one parent. Register at ralartcenter.com, 436-9309, or the RAL Art Center.

Brookvale May Day, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Brookvale High School, 36 Primary Circle, Lancaster. Sponsor: Save Brookvale History Committee. Historical marker dedication ceremony, May Pole wrapping, exhibits, games, children’s activities, music, vendors, food.

Preservation Tour: Behind The Scenes, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Stratford Hall Historic Preserve, 483 Great House Road, Stratford. $15 Friends of Stratford, $30 others. Register at stratfordhall.org.

Science Heroes Program, 11 a.m.-noon King and Queen County Public Library, 396 Newtown Road, St. Stephens Church. 898-4987.

Wine Tasting, noon -4 p.m. Kinsale Market, 11 Steamboat Landing, Kinsale.

Serenity Blossoms Flower Bar, noon-4 p.m. Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Goodluck Road, Kilmarnock. Pick a few stems or a bouquet. Vendor: Serenity Blossoms. 435-1416.

National Kids To Park Day — Fishing Sampler, 1-2:30 p.m. Car Top Launch, Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. Splash a hand line, cast or dip a net, cast a fishing pole line. intro to crabbing, bait fishing or fishing pole. Fishing licenses required for ages 16 or older. $5 parking fee. 462-5030.

Feeding Friends, 1-1:30 p.m. Visitor Center, Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross. $10 parking fee. 493-8821.

Grand Opening, 1-4 p.m. Northern Neck Partners for Pets Shelter, 790 Devils Bottom Road, Lancaster. New no-kill facility for dogs and cats. Family event, children’s activities, refreshments.

Wine, Balloons & Tunes, 2-9 p.m., Wind Vineyards, 854 Dunbrooke Road, Tappahannock. Chartered balloon flights, vendor fair, Grape Crusher monster truck rides, tethered balloon rides, balloon glow after dark. Food trucks, wine and music by Sweet Justice from 5-8 p.m. $30 adults general admission; $25 children 3-10 years old.

Diamonds & Denim Gala and Auction, 4 p.m., Healthy Harvest Food Bank Warehouse, 55 Commerce Parkway, Warsaw. Catered by Willaby’s Cafe and Catering. Music by the Haus Band. $75 per person. hhfb.org/tickets-available-now or 250-2277.

Stand Up Comedy Night, 7 p.m. Callao Brewing Company, 129 Northumberland Highway, Callao. Hosted by Billy Williamson.

Sunday, May 18

Shark Tooth Necklaces, 11-11:30 a.m. Discovery Center, Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross. $10 parking fee. $10 activity fee. Register in advance, 493-8821.

Lamb’s Artillery Demonstration, 12:45-3:30 p.m. Yorktown Battlefield Visitors Center, 1000 Colonial Parkway, Yorktown. Demonstrations: 12:45 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 2:45 p.m.

Naval Battles on the Rappahannock During the War of 1812, 2-4 p.m., Millmont. Presented by the Middlesex County Museum and Historical Society. Speaker: Stuart Butler. Set on the shores where history unfolded, stunning views, and local flavors—fried oysters, ham biscuits, wine, and beer. Reserve tickets at MiddlesexMuseum.com.

Monday, May 19

LCL Book Group, 2-3 p.m. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock. Book: Nosy Neighbors by Freya Sampson.

Beginner’s Acrylic Painting Class, 6-8 p.m. Arts on Main, 6580 Main Street, Gloucester. 824-9464.

Tuesday, May 20

“Creating Your Own Plant Super Food,” 5 p.m. Middlesex County Public Library Urbanna branch, 50 Grace Ave., Urbanna. Addresses composting and organic matter additions. 758-5717.

Wednesday, May 21

Changemakers Book Group, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock. Book: Hirohito and the Making of Modern Japan by Herbert P. Bix.

Thursday, May 22

67th Annual Meeting, Foundation For Historic Christ Church Inc, 4 p.m. Historic Christ Church & Museum, 420 Christ Church Road, Weems. Speaker: Cheryl Wilson, executive director.

Friday, May 23

Tides Inn Oyster Roast On The Beach, 6-8 p.m. Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, Irvington. $60 adults, $35 ages 12 and younger. tidesinn.com, 438-5000.

Saturday, May 24

The St. Stephen’s Strawberry Festival, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 6807 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. A variety of vendors, entertainment, and fresh strawberries.

Holly Point Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Deltaville Maritime Museum, 287 Jackson Creek Road, Deltaville. Also, creek cruises and free children’s activities. 776-7200.

Heritage Arts: Hand-forged Daffodi Class, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville. $65. Register at RHHTFoundationInc.org, or call 580-3377.

Trail Work Day, 10 a.m.-noon. CCC Fountain, Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross. $10 parking fee. 493-8821.

Feeding Friends, 10:45-11:15 a.m. Visitor Center, Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross. $10 parking fee. 493-8821.

Ask A Ranger, 1-2 p.m. Discovery Center, Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross. $10 parking fee. 493-8821.

Sunday, May 25

Fossil Quest, 9:30-11 a.m. Big Meadow Trailhead, Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross. $10 parking fee. 493-8821.

Fused Glass Craft Class, 1-3 p.m. Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Goodluck Road, Kilmarnock. Pick a few stems or a bouquet. Vendor: Serenity Blossoms. Night light project. Choices: seagull, sailboat, bird, flower in pot. $25. Register at 832-8801, or darlenecolley63@yahoo.com.

NNK250 Signature Speaker Series, 2 p.m. George Washington Birthplace National Monument, 1732 Popes Creek Road, Colonial Beach. Speaker: Dr. Lisa Wilson. Topic: A History of Stepfamilies in Early America.

Barbecue On The Lawn, 6-8 p.m. Tides Inn, 480 King Carter Drive, Irvington. $100 adults, $65 ages 12 and younger. tidesinn.com, 438-5000.

Monday, May 26

Memorial Day Service, 11 a.m. music, 11:30 a.m. service. Christ Church (1735), Christ Church & Museum, 420 Christ Church Road, Weems. Sponsors: Northern Neck Chapter, Military Officers Association of America; Foundation for Historic Christ Church Inc, Grace Episcopal Church, Kilmarnock.

Memorial Day Service, 11 a.m. The Cannon, American Legion, 27 Colonial Avenue, Colonial Beach.

Urbanna Memorial Day Ceremony, 11 a.m., Urbanna Town Marina, 210 Oyster Road, Urbanna. 758-2613.

Wednesday, May 28

Dinner Takeout, 4:30-7 p..m. Lancaster Union Lodge #88, 48 N. Main Street, Kilmarnock. $12. Meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans.

Thursday, May 29

May Paint Night: Bovine Beauty, 6-8 p.m. RAL Art Center, 19 N. Main Street, Kilmarnock. Instructor: Juli Schuszler. $40 members, $45 others. Register at ralartcenter.com, 436-9309, or the RAL Art Center.

Friday, May 30

Decoration Day, all day. National Cemetery, Yorktown Battlefield Visitors Center, 1000 Colonial Parkway, Yorktown.

LCL Bingo, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock.

Saturday, May 31

Feeding Friends, 10:45-11:15 a.m. Visitor Center, Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross. $10 parking fee. 493-8821.

A Salute To The CCC Legacy, 3-4:30 p.m., Rock Springs Pond Trailhead, Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross. $10 parking fee. 493-8821.

Colonial Rod Club Cruise-In, 5-7 p.m. Ledo Pizza, 700 McKinney Boulevard, Colonial Beach. Cruise around The Point, 6:15 p.m.